Lou Reed Got Qi
Lou Reed’s Tai Chi is entering general awareness, but over 20 years ago, I was part of the small team involved in presenting that side of Lou to the public. Take a look.
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Lou Reed & Tai Chi
Was there secret connection between
Godfather of punk Lou Reed, his Tai Chi practice and Tiger’s Tale? The pages of KUNG FU Magazine & me.
Dragons, Demons & Jiängshi
Over Halloween friend & collaborator Gene Ching wrote a delightful post on Kung Fu & Demons. Let’s take a look…
Making Waves
The clawlike structure of the enormous wave that threatens to crash down upon the three fishing boats conjures up images of mythical dragons and other dangerous beasts. The drama of the print is enhanced by the placement of Fuji in the hollow of the wave’s angry crest. Like the helpless boats, Fuji too appears on the verge of obliteration.
Mapping Pan Gu
“All the great stories have maps” a beta-reader once told me. As with much of A Tiger’s Tale, its inclusion needed to reflect my understanding and so, some research was required.
Return of the Kung Fu Nuns
For over a decade now, the Kung Fu Nuns have been making international headlines with their inspirational work. Based in Nepal, the Kung Fu Nuns are part of the Drukpa Lineage of Indian Buddhism, which has a millennium-old history that traces back to the Indian Buddhist Mahasiddha Naropa. As part of their practice, the nuns study Kung Fu for self-cultivation and to fortify themselves for their missions.
#TigerTuesday on THE COMICS FU SHOW 2/7
The #tigertuesday conversations being had on THE COMICS FU SHOW have been equal parts illuminating and inspiring. Today’s conversations promise to be no different.